St John's Wishart Sermons

This is the good news of Good Friday: Jesus died in our place so we might be forgiven, freed, and given new life. In the Garden, Jesus wrestles in anguish yet submits to the Father’s will, choosing to drink the cup we deserve. On the Cross, he bears our sin, endures abandonment, and opens the way back to God. In his Sacrifice, justice is satisfied and mercy is poured out—our guilt removed, our sha...

What captivates your life? In Gospel of Mark 14:3–9, a woman’s radical act of devotion to Jesus exposes what truly matters. While others see waste, she sees worth—pouring out everything in response to the beauty of Christ and the nearness of His death. As the disciples miss the moment, Jesus honours her sacrifice as a glimpse of the gospel itself.  Preacher: Philip Calder

This is the tenth sermon in our Mark series. Preacher: Chris Boyce

This is our ninth sermon in our series in Mark. Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties on Sunday but the echo is fixed 4min into the recording. Preacher: Mark Calder

In this sermon, we saw that there is no “next best” after Christ. He is the fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets, standing with Moses and Elijah. He is declared by the Father to be His beloved Son—radiant in glory and worthy of our obedience. And this glorious Son has come to suffer and rise. The pinnacle of salvation history is revealed. Preacher: Michael Calder

What does it actually mean to be a Christian? In this talk from  St John’s Wishart , we hit a turning point in Gospel of Mark 8:27–38. Peter finally says it out loud: Jesus is the Messiah. But Jesus quickly explains that being God’s Messiah means suffering, dying, and rising again — and that following Him means taking up our cross. It’s easy to be a fan of Jesus. It’s much harder to follow Him. Pr...

We love insider knowledge - the secret scoop. But what if the greatest mystery in history isn’t hidden? In Mark 4, Jesus reveals that the Kingdom of God has been made known and it’s growing. Through the parables of the sower and the mustard seed, we see a Kingdom that is both knowable and unstoppable. The question is not whether God is at work, but how we are listening. Will our hearts be hard, sh...

In this sermon from St John’s Wishart, we explore the heart of one of the Bible’s most confronting questions:  Who do you say Jesus is?  As the religious leaders accuse him of working with evil and even his own family misunderstand him, Jesus declares that he is the Stronger Man—binding Satan, driving out evil, and calling people into a new family under his lordship. This answer isn’t just theolog...

What do we really need most? In Mark 2:1–12, Jesus shows that our deepest problem isn’t physical weakness but sin. As a paralysed man is lowered through a roof by faithful friends, Jesus does the unexpected—he forgives sins. In doing so, Jesus claims divine authority, provoking outrage and awe. When he then heals the man, it proves what his words already declared: Jesus has authority on earth to f...

In Mark 1:14–45, Jesus announces astonishing news: the Kingdom of God has drawn near. In a world longing for stability, peace, and something better, Jesus comes as the true King who brings a Kingdom that lasts forever. This sermon traces the King’s command to repent and believe, the King’s authority over teaching, sickness, and evil, and the King’s compassionate character toward the outcast and br...

The Gospel of Jesus Christ  launches us into Mark 1:1–13, a fast-paced, unfiltered introduction to Jesus. Mark wastes no time declaring his headline: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and his arrival is truly good news. This episode explores what “gospel” really means—not good advice, but news of what God has already done for us. We meet John the Baptist preparing the way, witness Jesus’ bapti...

This is the second sermon from our New Year series looking at Hebrews 10:19-22. Preacher: Daniel Elvery

This is our first sermon for 2025 where Mark Calder encourages us to draw near to God.

After the fullness of Christmas fades, what truly satisfies? In Luke 2:22–38, we meet Simeon and Anna—ordinary people who are finally, deeply content because they have seen God’s salvation. This sermon explores who Jesus is: the promised Messiah, the Saviour for all nations, the One who divides hearts, and the Redeemer long awaited. Jesus brings comfort and peace to those who receive him, yet beco...

This is the sermon from Christmas 2025 where we explored the real hope that the birth of Jesus gives us. Preacher: Michael Calder

In Romans 5:12–21, Paul invites us to “compare the pair”: Adam and Jesus. Through Adam, sin entered the world and death spread to all. Through Jesus, grace overwhelms sin and life is restored. In this sermon from St John’s Wishart, we see humanity’s problem laid bare—dead in sin—and God’s astonishing solution revealed. Jesus comes as the second and greater Adam, whose obedience brings justificatio...

In this sermon from Hebrews 2:14–18, we explore why Jesus came in the flesh. God the Son became truly human in order to die for us—destroying the power of death, freeing us from slavery to fear, and rescuing us from sin. Far more than a distant saviour, Jesus is our merciful and faithful High Priest who understands our weakness, temptation, and suffering.

In this message from Philippians 2:1–8, we explore the breathtaking truth of the incarnation — that Jesus, who was in every way God, stepped down from heaven’s glory to become truly human. He did not grasp at power or use His divine position for His own advantage. Instead, He humbled Himself, taking on the nature of a servant, even to the point of death on a cross.

This is the first sermon in our series on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Passage: John 1; Preacher: Chris Boyce

In this sermon, we explore Isaiah 11 and the stunning promise of the Branch of Jesse—Jesus, the Spirit-filled King who brings justice, restores creation, and unites God’s people. Through vivid images of wolves lying with lambs, children safe with cobras, and nations gathered under one Messiah, Isaiah gives us a breath-taking glimpse of God’s future renewal. We trace how Jesus began this work in Hi...

In this sermon, we explore Isaiah 9:1–7, where out of Israel’s deep darkness and judgment, God promises an amazing light and lasting hope. Isaiah reveals that God will bring peace, freedom, and joy through the coming of a glorious Son — Jesus, the Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

In this sermon, we dive into  Isaiah 6 – The Holiness of God . When Isaiah encounters God “high and lifted up,” everything changes — his view of God, his view of himself, and his mission. We’ll explore what it really means for God to be  holy, holy, holy  and why that matters for us today. 

This Sunday we heard from Bree Mills who spoke on how we as God's people have been Chosen, Sent, and Empowered by the Spirit to proclaim the good news of Jesus!

In Isaiah 3-4 we see how God takes away Israel’s false securities, exposing their rebellion, yet promises life and restoration through the coming Messiah, Jesus. Even when all seems lost, God is still faithful, offering forgiveness and a future in His presence. Join us as we explore how Isaiah points to the beauty and glory of Jesus — the Branch who brings new life, cleansing, and lasting hope for...

In this series from St John’s Wishart, we dive into the powerful message of Isaiah — a book that holds up a mirror to God’s people and reveals both our rebellion and God’s incredible grace. In  Isaiah: Rebellious Children , we explore how God’s holiness exposes our sin, yet His mercy calls us home and offers complete forgiveness through Jesus. Join us each week as we discover the God who still cal...